In recent years, the term “gut-brain connection” has gained significant attention, particularly in the fields of wellness and holistic health. This connection refers to the complex communication network that exists between your digestive system and your brain. Interestingly, this relationship is bidirectional, meaning that your gut can influence your brain, and vice versa. This dynamic interaction is not only crucial…
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Black Pepper for Digestion & More… (L.) Piper nigrum
In this herbs and spices spotlight, we’ll explore the popular “king of spices” – black pepper also known as black peppercorn, pepper, and piper. Derived from an Indian name, its “genus name comes from the Latin name from the Greek word peperi” (missouribotanicalgarden.org). Furthermore, “the word pepper comes from the Sanskrit pippali, meaning “berry” (Franklin, 2o19). Per the Healing Spices Handbook by Barbara Grogan…
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COVID-19 Holistic Approaches Holistic Advice for Keeping Corona Away
Before we begin, let’s expose “the truth”. Although there has been a lot of talk about the drug hydroxychloroquine as a cure for COVID-19, this is under debate. For example, per the CDC: “There are no drugs or other therapeutic presently approved by the FDA to prevent or treat COVID-19.” (Source) The same goes for natural medicines: “There are no…
